(A) Explanation of surcharge. All users discharging industrial wastes into the POTW system shall be billed quarterly by the POTW for a surcharge covering the entire cost of treating all wastes having a BOD in excess of 230 mg/l and total suspended solids in excess of 200 mg/l. The surcharge shall be levied in addition to the existing sewer service charge.
(B) Amount. The amount of surcharge shall be set forth in the schedule of current rates, fees and charges.
(C) Method of calculation. The surcharge is to be derived in accordance with the water and sewer rate methodology documents described in this subchapter. The POTW shall fix the rate to be charged during the new fiscal year at the beginning of the fiscal year for the following:
(1) The BOD in excess of 230 mg/l discharged into the system;
(2) For total suspended solids in excess of 200 mg/l discharged into the system.
(D) Bills. The bill for the surcharge shall be prepared in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. The bill shall be payable as provided herein and delinquent fees and charges shall be assessed and collected as set forth in this chapter.
(‘77 Code, § 7-128) (Ord. 1585, passed 10-21-85; Am. Ord. 102, passed 1-21-02)